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Church Town Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal roof surveys in Church Town, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
Flying and imaging in Church Town
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Titsey Place, about 3.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Church Town. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Godstone Village School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Church Town is about 3 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Wherever you are in Church Town, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley.
All of RH9 is covered for thermal roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Church Lane, Bullbeggars Lane and Flower Lane. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in Godstone (1 mile west), Tyler's Green (1 mile north-west), Tandridge (1 mile south-east), Bletchingley (2 miles west) and South Godstone (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Epsom (11 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north-west).
Around Church Town
Around Church Town, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bay Pond and Antique Shop The Godstone Hotel, among other places. Church Town’s nearest station is Godstone station, roughly 2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (2.3 miles west) and East Surrey Museum (2.6 miles north). The countryside around Church Town includes Bay Pond and Mercers Lake.
Thermal roof survey in Church Town
Our thermal survey records how the surface temperature varies across your roof. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or places where heat is getting out. It’s important to know that the camera shows temperature, not water, so we check what it shows with moisture readings. Thermal imaging is included in our Premium Survey, from £400. Conditions on the day affect the results, and the report explains how. Typical surveys look at damp around roof outlets and upstands and cold areas below the roof, across loft conversions, ceilings below the roof and pitched roof slopes.
Some older homes in villages like Church Town are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Church Town (RH9)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Church Town
Without thermal imaging, the only way to see how far water has spread is frequently to open up the roof. That helps you and your roofer decide what really needs replacing. Around Church Town, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A written report with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Nearby places to Church Town
Other services in Church Town
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A formal energy assessment
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- Confirming water without moisture readings
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Church Town
- Flat roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Church Town
On big commercial and residential flat roofs, thermal imaging helps owners plan. Patterns can point to wet areas and show which parts look sound, so moisture readings can be targeted.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Nicholas, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their insurance cover
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Church Town
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
For a price for your roof in Church Town, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Church Town often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe positions.
- We take thermal images of the roof and of the loft where we can reach it.
- Patterns that stand out are checked with moisture readings.
- The report pairs each thermal image with a photo and explains what it suggests.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
FAQs for Church Town
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Church Town?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Church Town?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Church Town is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.